June 11, 2010, 9:39AM

Every spring, hundreds of squealing preschoolers scamper across the Capitol lawn. They even get to enjoy inflatable bounce houses (which more than a few grownups walking by have glanced at longingly). While the kids are playing, their parents are talking to lawmakers, desperately trying to scrounge up a few more bucks for preschool and child care funding. Full story »

August 06, 2008, 1:00AM

KALAMAZOO -- Birth to age 5 is a critical time for learning and language development that lays the groundwork for reading, but not all parents know they can help foster that growth or how to do it. Full story »